GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

If you’re looking to lead, we’re looking for you. We are seeking a dedicated Software Engineering Team Leader to direct and coordinate the activities of web applications and web API's for our "inReach" technology, which includes online mapping (real-time tracking, trip planning), satellite text messaging, and SOS satellite communication.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead a team of Software Engineers and Software Quality Engineers with diverse capability levels in the design of new products, enhancement of existing designs, and development of test procedures


• Directly supervise software team members with daily observation, assuring appropriate attendance, and providing assistance to team members


• Oversee training and mentoring of new associates in the arts of Software Engineering, documentation and project management


• Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products in accordance with Garmin’s software development methodology


• Create product development plans as directed by engineering management


• Monitor progress of the software teams in meeting product requirements and schedule compliance

Other essential functions include:

• Work with Human Resources to address employee relations issues as needed including writing and conducting annual performance evaluations


• Participate in software design reviews as necessary, assuring proper attendees and proper coverage of topics, imparting lessons learned and good design practices to all who attend


• Interview, hire, train and mentor new associates


• Ensure the team meets overall development goals in accordance with the product development plan or market requirements and ensure project milestones are met


• Set the tone for the team environment and build healthy team relationships


• Participate in college campus interviewing and other recruiting activities, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - External

Qualified candidates possess a Bachelors or Masters of Science Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and a minimum of five years work experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description, with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

Other requirements include:

• Must possess detailed knowledge and experience with high level language structure in C#, Java or C++, and relational databases


• Demonstrated skills with managing software and content life cycles from requirements generation to architecture and design to delivery and maintenance


• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively support a diverse stakeholder community


• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage technical human resources


• Demonstrated ability to work well with others under challenging circumstances


• Demonstrated ability to create, champion and execute project plans on schedule

Desired skills include:

• 5+ years in a technical leadership position with demonstrated ability to develop sound engineering practices and communication skills within the team

About the Yarmouth, ME Location

Yarmouth is a coastal town, located just 15 minutes from Maine’s largest city. Portland is a Bon Appétit restaurant city of the year and is often judged within or near the top 25 US cities in which to live. If you’re into outdoor activities, you’ll have plenty of excuses to get outside with the latest gadgets in hand (hiking, running, cycling, boating, flying…).

Our satellite communicator rescues people in emergency situations every single day. We’re proud of that.

We work in a highly collaborative environment. We expect everyone to participate and have a desire to contribute. We’re a team of awesome people (perhaps we’re a bit biased) for whom burrito Thursday is a team tradition.

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.